Paragraph 2

Scotland

—In determining whether accommodation is reasonably suitable to the needs of the tenant and his family, regard shall be had to—

(a)

its proximity to the place of work (including attendance at an educational institution) of the tenant and of other members of his family, compared with his existing house;

(b)

the extent of the accommodation required by the tenant and his family;

(c)

the character of the accommodation offered compared to his existing house;

(d)

the terms on which the accommodation is offered to the tenant compared with the terms of his existing tenancy;

(e)

if any furniture was provided by the landlord for use under the existing tenancy, whether furniture is to be provided for use under the new tenancy which is of a comparable nature in relation to the needs of the tenant and his family;

(f)

any special needs of the tenant or his family.

Notes on Schedule 3

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 3 repealed (30.9.2002) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 13(42); S.S.I. 2002/321, art. 2, Sch. (with transitional provisions and savings in arts. 3-5)